Grad Appreciation Week

2026 schedule

ALL WEEK

• Coffee and Snacks

  Stop by and grab a cup to go, maybe make a new friend while you're here.

   8:30 – 11:30 a.m.

   Heckart Lodge | Corvallis Campus

• Corvallis Business Community Discounts

  Pick up your flyer at Heckart Lodge for discounts all week!

   Heckart Lodge | Corvallis Campus

• Raffle

  Attend any event and be entered in a raffle to win a gift card!

   Corvallis, OSU-Cascades, Oregon State University Hatfield Marine Science Center

MONDAY

April 13

• Your Professional Hero Story Workshop

  "Why are you doing your research? Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" As graduate students and researchers, we all get asked these questions at some point, whether by a professor or a job recruiter. This Graduate Writing Center workshop will help you craft an answer to this question by connecting your professional identity and the core values driving your career together to form your own Professional Hero Story. Registration Requested. Stream here.

   11 a.m. - Noon

   Heckart Lodge | Corvallis Campus and Ecampus

TUESDAY

April 14

• Visit with Cedar

  Oregon State’s favorite wellness dog will be at Heckart Lodge to hang out with students for a bit. Come by to say hello.

   9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

   Heckart Lodge | Corvallis Campus

• Professional Headshots

  Need professional photos for LinkedIn? Stop by the studio in Kidder Hall for professional headshots! Backdrop will be white. Suggested attire is business or business casual. Simple patterns or solid colors are suggested.

   2 - 4 p.m. 

   Studio (Kidder 100), Kidder Hall | Corvallis Campus

• OSU Student Employee Reception

  Corvallis campus is hosting a student employee celebration. Join us in the Memorial Union Ballroom for food, games, and prizes.

   3 - 5 p.m.

   MU Ballroom | Corvallis Campus

WEDNESDAY

April 15

• Professional Headshots

  Need professional photos for LinkedIn? Stop by the studio in Kidder Hall for professional headshots! Backdrop will be white. Suggested attire is business or business casual. Simple patterns or solid colors are suggested.

   10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

   Studio (Kidder 100), Kidder Hall | Corvallis Campus

• Relaxing Crafts and Beverages

  Come by Heckart Lodge and relax with a make-and-take craft and afternoon beverage

   2 – 4 p.m.

   Heckart Lodge 110 | Corvallis Campus

THURSDAY

April 16

• Professional Headshots

  Need professional photos for LinkedIn? Stop by the studio in Kidder Hall for professional headshots! Backdrop will be white. Suggested attire is business or business casual. Simple patterns or solid colors are suggested.

   10 a.m. – Noon

   Studio (Kidder100), Kidder Hall | Corvallis Campus

• Ice Cream Break for Grad Students

  Grad Students get your ticket inside the lobby at Heckart and enjoy a free ice cream from the Beaver Classic Creamery! Event hosted in collaboration with ASOSU.

   1:30 - 4 p.m.

   Tickets available in Heckart Lodge (location TBD)| Corvallis Campus

FRIDAY

April 17

• Data Visualization for Presentations Panel Discussion

  Join the Graduate Writing Center for “Picture This: Data Visualizations for Presentations,” a hands-on workshop featured during Grad Appreciation Week. Participants will be introduced to one process for designing effective tables and figures, and incorporating them into clear, engaging slides from which you can develop a concise set of speaker’s notes. Real examples will be shown demonstrating how to transform complex data or abstract concepts into compelling images that strengthen your research narrative. Graduate students from all disciplines are welcome. Stream here. 

   10 – 11 a.m.

   Heckart Lodge 110 | Corvallis Campus and Ecampus

• Valley Library Spring Game Nite

  Head to Valley Library for Spring Game Nite! Board games,RPGs, Smash Bros. tournament, crafting, and drinks and snacks.

   6 - 9:30 p.m.

   Valley Library | Corvallis Campus

• Research Photo Competition Winners Announced

  The top three winners from our annual photo competition will be announced on the photo contest page. This contest is open to all currently enrolled Oregon State University master’s or doctoral graduate students in both thesis and course-based programs.

Cascades Campus

Tuesday

April 14

• Pizza Dinner

  Connect with other graduate student Bend Beavs over pizza.

   6:30 p.m.

   Tykeson 111 | Cascades Campus

Wednesday

April 15

• Professional Headshots

  Need professional photos for LinkedIn? Stop by for professional headshots! Suggested attire is business or business casual. Simple patterns or solid colors are suggested.

   Noon - 1 p.m.

   Outside Ray Hall Atrium | Cascades Campus

Thursday

April 16

• Student Employee Reception

  The Cascades Campus is hosting a Student Employee Reception as part of National Student Employment Week. There will food, games, and prizes.

   2 - 4 p.m.

   Beaver Dam | Cascades Campus

Friday

April 17

• Coffee and Pastries

  Enjoy coffee and pastries and meet fellow graduate students.

   11 a.m.

   Student Success Center | Cascades Campus

Hatfield Marine Science Center

Wednesday

April 15

• Coffee and Pastries

  Start your morning with coffee and pastries and connecting with other grad students!

   Noon - 1 p.m.

   Guin Library | Hatfield Marine Science Center

• Professional Headshots

  Need professional photos for LinkedIn? Stop by Guin Library for professional headshots! Suggested attire is business or business casual. Simple patterns or solid colors are suggested.

   1 - 2:30 p.m.

   Guin Library | Hatfield Marine Science Center

For an accommodation related to a disability please contact Elise Hohensee at [email protected] by April 10.

Photography Notice: Photos will be taken at this event and potentially used in Oregon State University promotional materials. By attending this event, you consent to have your photo taken and allow Oregon State University to use these photographs. If you don't want your photo taken, please let the organizers know. Thank you.